May 26, 2003 – Due to some constructive feedback on the courses proposed for the Gears Racing Canada Cup, we have made changes to allow the Sport and Expert Categories ride virtually the same 11k course as the Elite riders. The new course will be marked as such by Tuesday afternoon, and the course is open for pre-riding during regular hours. Hardwood Hills is open until  9PM.. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. There is no extra charge for riders that have registerd and picked up their race package. Number plates must be on the bike.

There will be two feedzones in the course. One at the end of the  course and one at the half way point as riders come back near the  stadium.

Race Times and distances are posted below. We realize that the distances may look shorter by Ontario standards, but we have used average speeds from 2002 to calculate distances for each category to meet the CCA standards for optimal winning times. This course does add a fair amount of technical and physical challenge, we highly reccomend pre-riding.

Looking forward to a  warm and dry weekend, and some great racing!

Saturday May  31
Senior Elite Men: 1:00, 44 km
Senior Elite Women: 1:02, 33  km
Junior Expert Men – 1:04, 33 km

Sunday June 1

First  Start(outer loop only)
Under 17 Sport Men – 9:00, 14 km
Under 15  Men – 9:02, 14 km
Beginner/Citizen (17+) Men – 9:04, 14  km
Junior/Under 17 Sport Women – 9:06, 14 km
Under 13 Men – 9:08,  7 km
Beginner/Citizen (19+) Women – 9:10, 7 km
Under 15 Women –  9:10, 7 km

Second Start
Senior Sport (19+) Men – 10:00, 22  km
Master (30-39) Sport Men – 10:02, 22 km
Junior Sport Men –  10:04, 22 km
Master (50+) Men – 10:06, 22 km
Master (40-49) Sport  Men – 10:08, 22 km
Master (30+) Expert Women – 10:12, 22 km
Senior  Sport Women – 10:12, 11 km
Kids Challenge 11:45

Short  Track
Women – 12:00, 15 minutes plus 2 laps
Junior Men – 12:20, 15  minutes plus 2 laps
Senior Men – 12:40, 15 minutes plus 2  laps

Third Start
Master (30-39) Expert Men – 1:30, 33  km
Senior Expert Men – 1:32, 33 km
Master (40-49) Expert Men –  1:34, 33 km
Under 17 Expert Men – 1:36, 22 km
Junior/Under 17  Expert Women – 1:38, 22 km
Senior Expert Women – 1:38, 22  km